music

CANCIONES POPULARES DE ESPAÑA

http://www.xtec.es/rtee/europa/es_esp.htm

http://www.pequenet.com/cantar.asp

http://www.madspaniard.com/popular.html

http://es.geocities.com/ishar20/canciones_para_jugar.htm#Otros%20Juegos

http://www.elhuevodechocolate.com/cancion1.htm

http://www.aplicaciones.info/ortogra2/cancion.htm

http://roble.pntic.mec.es/~fromer2/soto/pasado/cancion.htm

http://www.arafolk.net/cinfant.php

traditional children's songs and popular songs

lyrics, sheet music, and midi files

background information, piano accompaniment, lyrics, and "computerized" singer

favorite: ¿Dónde están las llaves?

ESTABA LA RANA

http://lacuerda.net/tabs/m/miguel_y_miguel/la_rana.shtml

http://www.doslourdes.net/Estaba_la_rana.htm

guitar chords and lyrics

cumulative popular song I first learned in my college Spanish club

DE COLORES

http://www.colapublib.org/chavez/decolores.htm

http://chavez.cde.ca.gov/ModelCurriculum/Teachers/Lessons/Resources/

Audio/De%20Colores_8m_J1.mp3

http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/corridos/pages/decolores.html

http://chavez.cde.ca.gov/ModelCurriculum/Teachers/Lessons/Grade_1_De_Colores.rtf

http://www.juegosycanciones.com/decolores1.html

http://www.xtec.es/rtee/europa/164es/index_esp.htm

http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ninos/songsrhymes.html#colores

http://seeds.coedu.usf.edu/spanishEnhance/activities/all/559/559.html

http://www.nellieedge.com/freelittlebooks/decolores.htm

http://www.nellieedge.com/pdf/decolores.pdf

integrated music/literature unit on famous Mexican song about the beauty

of the countryside

song originated in Spain

favorite recording by José Luis Orozco in his album and book of the same name

MP3 download appears at the bottom of the page

anthem of the United Farm Workers and the La causa movement

started by César Chávez

COLECCIÓN: CANTOS PARA JUGAR

http://www.sosnowskibooks.com/book_detail.asp?itemnumber=8276

http://www.sosnowskibooks.com/book_detail.asp?itemnumber=8277

http://www.amazon.com

Francisco Aquino

total physical response using songs and music to learn meaning of lyrics

fine narration and introductions by Señor Aquino from Spain

first and second volumes contain material for PK-5 children on many themes

manual accompanies each set with instructions, lyrics, and ideas

SUPER EXCELLENT!

my favorite tune is "En la casa de mi abuela"; click here to see photo of two Goodwin children as mice

click here to access hands-on booklet for this song

MAKE YOUR OWN BASS MARIMBA

http://www.outback.chi.il.us/~bonnysu/craftymusicteachers/bassmarimba/index.html

overview of process which costs ~$350

very positive child-reaction to playing this traditional, pleasant-sounding instrument

from Central America

LISTA DE CANCIONES INFÁNTILES DE PUERTO RICO

http://www.geocities.com/~rene_ramos/ninos.html

http://www.elboricua.com/canciones_infantiles.html

thirteen excellent sound files of children' s traditional songs from Puerto Rico

HISPANIC MUSIC RESOURCES

http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-7453.html

drum rhythms

info on mariachi music

song & dance from Puerto Rico / una rueda "A la limón"

MUSIC OF THE ANDES FOR CHILDREN

http://www.musicaperuana.com/espanol/ninos.htm

variety of selections of Peruvian music with sound files

chidren's music page with some lyrics

GAMES, SONGS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

http://www.juegosycanciones.com/juegos.html

lyrics for Spanish songs in English and in Spanish

authentic games and ones newly created by Spanish teachers for young children

INCA SON

http://www.incason.com/

Peruvian musical group based in Massachusetts

excellent performances of Andean music in native dress

JOSÉ LUIS OROZCO

http://www.joseluisorozco.com

outstanding source of traditional and new Mexican songs appealing to children

songs are muy pegajosas (very catchy) and easy to learn

clear singing voice

songbooks with lyrics and music available to accompany each CD

CHILDREN'S MUSIC NETWORK

www.cmnonline.org

teachers, parents, songwriters, performers, and radio hosts

non-profit organization of individuals who care about quality & content of children's music

TRADITIONAL SONGS, RHYMES, FINGERPLAYS, AND GAMES

http://presencias.net/indpdm.html?http://presencias.net/cantos/kcanto.html

http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ninos/songsrhymes.html

http://www.eljardinonline.com.ar/cancionero.htm#sal

http://www.elmundoinfantil.com/

in Spanish and English

sound files, lyrics, and sheet music

MAMA LISA'S WORLD

http://www.mamalisa.com/world/index.html

songs and rhymes from all over the world

some with sound files and commentaries

COLIBRÍ

http://www.colibrimusic.com/

female duo musical group from California who perform in Spanish for children.

excellent recordings consist of mostly culturally authentic music

clear, vibrant voices with occasional accompaniment by a fine Argentine singer/guitarist

play guitar, cuatro, zampoña, and charango

VEO, VEO LOS INSTRUMENTOS

http://www.puertapalma.attendis.es/Attendis/infantil/VeoVeo04.html

identification game with audio and text

MARIACHI MANIA

http://www.outreachworld.org/Files/UniversityofArizona/Mariachi_Mania_Primary_Lesson.pdf

importance and identification of mariachi music

instruments in a mariachi band

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL - SPANISH TUNES FOR CHILDREN

http://www.rif.org/leer/cuarto/canciones.mspx

Los elefantes, Pimpón, Naranja dulce

sound files plus sheet music with a bit of animation

USING SONGS WITH PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

http://www.onestopenglish.com/section.asp?sectionType=listsummary&catid=59466&docid=153715

reasons why songs help in language acquisition

sample lessons

listen and do activities

USING MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOM

http://www.sprachhexen.com/teaching/lesson_tips/music/index.htm

http://www.sprachhexen.com/teaching/lessons/animals/woman_swallowed_fly.htm

pre-activities, acitivites, post-activities

"There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly" to teach animal vocabulary

AGUASCALIENTES PARA NIÑOS

http://www.aguascalientes.gob.mx/ninos/inicio.asp?p=juguetea/karaoke&r=canciones

karaoke with animation

songs: Buenos días and El patito

THEMATIC SONG LIST FROM ÑANDÚ

http://www.cal.org/earlylang/teaching/songs.html

DOS LOURDES

http://www.doslourdes.net/canciones.htm

http://www.doslourdes.net/colorear_los_instrumentos_musica.htm

http://www.doslourdes.net/CANindex.htm

first URL: songs, sheet music, sound files, and task sheets for many songs popular in schools in Spain

second URL: black outlines of children playing musical instruments, including percussion instruments of

Spanish-speaking cultures

black and white outline drawings of children playing large variety of instruments from Spain

HELLO WORLD CHILDREN'S MUSIC

http://www.hello-world.com/songs.php

Caballito Blanco, De colores, Si estás contento, La cucaracha, Un elefante se balanceaba,

La lechuza, Buenas noches, Muñeca, Los pollitos, Pulgarcito, Itzi, bitzi araña,

Estrellita, La vaca lechera

native speaker sings song to animation with lyrics

other songs in other languages available in English, French, German, Italian, and Guarani

HOW MUSIC HELPS NEW LANGUAGE LEARNING

http://languagestudy.suite101.com/article.cfm/why_use_music_to_learn_language

music is a powerful tool for language learning and retention

STICK PUPPET MUSICAL SHOWS

http://homepage.mac.com/jcorner/lasvocalesweb.mov

http://homepage.mac.com/jcorner/diassong.mov

http://homepage.mac.com/jcorner/losnumeros.mov

vowels, days of the week, numbers

performed by students of Jean Rincón

SEE ALSO MY "MUSIC MATERIALS" AND "SING, SING, SING!" PAGES.